FROM: NWS Jackson KY
AREA: Jackson, KY; Rockcastle, KY
SENT: 2026-06-27T09:30:00-04:00
Flood Advisory issued June 27 at 9:30AM EDT until June 27 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson.
* WHEN…Until 130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 930 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
McKee, Boone, Sandgap, Collingsworth, Eglon, Kerby Knob,
Clover Bottom, Waneta, Shirley, Hisel, Brazil, Loam,
Threelinks, Alcorn, Goochland, Hurley, Morrill, Foxtown,
Climax and Shop Branch.
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-27T13:30:00-04:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Jackson KY.
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